Squirrel grey vs Artichoke
Squirrel grey is a RAL Classic color while Artichoke comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Squirrel grey belongs to the blue-grey family and Artichoke to the grey family. At LRV 26 vs 21, Squirrel grey will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 20.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Squirrel grey vs Artichoke in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Squirrel grey and Artichoke in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Squirrel grey gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Squirrel grey vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Squirrel grey on one side and Artichoke on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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